4-Day Xi’an Tour | Xi’an Itinerary & Terracotta Warriors
This guide offers a wealth of experiences for a 4-day Xi’an tour. Here’s a detailed itinerary to help you explore the best of this ancient city.
Day 1
Terracotta Warriors
Bell Tower
Day 2
Shaanxi History Museum
Big Wild Goose Pagoda
Guangren Temple
Great Tang Everbright City
Day 3
Mount Huashan
Day 4
Shopping in Shuyuanmen Street
Day 1
Morning: Terracotta Warriors
Start your day early and take a direct car to the Terracotta Warriors. Then, spend about 3 – 4 hours exploring the three pits filled with thousands of life-size terracotta warriors, horses, and chariots. Listen to the guided tour to learn about the history and stories behind these magnificent sculptures.
Midday: Tasty Xi’an Food
Have lunch at a local restaurant near the Terracotta Warriors site, trying some specialties like Roujiamo, Liangpi or something.
Afternoon: Xi’an Bell Tower
Then, head back to the city center and visit the Bell Tower. Admire the ancient architecture and enjoy the panoramic view of the city. Spend about 1 – 2 hours here.
Evening: Enjoy Xi’an Night View
Have dinner at a restaurant near the Bell Tower, trying local dishes like biangbiang noodles. After dinner, you can just go back to the hotel and rest or take a walk around the Bell Tower and enjoy the night view.
Day 2
Morning: Shaanxi History Museum
Go to the Shaanxi History Museum. Spend about 2-3 hours exploring the vast collection of artifacts from different dynasties. Listen to the guided tour to learn about the history and culture of China.
Midday: Taste Xi’an Local Food
Enjoy Delicious Xi’an Food at a local restaurant near the museum. Such as Yangrou Paomo.
Afternoon: Big Wild Goose Pagoda & Guangren Temple
Then, head to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. Visit the Great Ci’en Temple and climb the pagoda to overlook the city. Spend about 1-2 hours here. Next, go to Sajinqiao, a famous snack street. Try various local snacks, such as Zenggao. Then, visit Guangren Temple, a beautiful Buddhist temple.
Evening: Great Tang Everbright City
After that, head to the Great Tang Everbright City. Walk along the street, enjoy the live shows, and try some local snacks. The vibrant atmosphere here will make you feel like you’ve been transported back to the glorious Tang Dynasty.
Day 3
Morning: Get to Mount Huashan
Head to Mount Huashan from Xi’an City. Start climbing the mountain from the North Peak or take the cable car to save time. Enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. Before climbing the mountain, it is recommended to bring some water and food.
Midday: Enjoy Lunch on the Mountain
Have lunch at a rest area on the mountain. There are some convenience stores or restaurants on the hill where you can choose food at will.
Afternoon: Climb Mount Huashan
Then, continue to explore other peaks like the East Peak, South Peak, and West Peak. Take pictures of the magnificent views.
Evening: Take the Cable Car at Mount Huashan
Take the cable car or walk down the mountain. Have dinner at a local restaurant near the mountain, trying local specialties. Then, return to Xi’an City Center.
Day 4
Morning: Xi’an Shopping
Start your day by visiting the shopping malls near the Bell Tower. Browse the stores, try on some local handicrafts, and enjoy the modern atmosphere.
Midday: Xi’an Food
Have lunch at a restaurant. You can go to the famous local restaurants, Chang’an Local Cuisine Restaurant in Xi’an to enjoy the special Xi’an food.
Afternoon: Chinese Calligraphy
Then, head to Shuyuanmen. In Shuyuanmen, stroll along the ancient-style street, visit the calligraphy and painting stores, and soak in the cultural atmosphere.
Evening: Xi’an Local Desserts
Have dinner at a local restaurant, trying some local desserts like sweet osmanthus rice wine. After dinner, take a walk around the city and enjoy the night view. Or you can just go back to the hotel and pack up and get ready to go home next day.
This 4-day itinerary allows you to fully experience the charm of Xi’an, from its historical sites to its modern shopping areas and delicious food.